Assistant Manager - Depositary
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
The APEX Group is looking for an experienced and dedicated Depositary Assistant Manager to join our inclusive and collaborative team.
To give you an idea of how this role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to undertake:
- Supporting the Luxembourg Depositary team in providing depositary deliverables as defined in the AIFMD
- Depositary client liaison, working closely with the Depositary team on the client relationship management, to ensure that emerging issues are identified and resolved in a proactive manner, to enhance client service delivery and to ensure a seamless and coordinated service delivery by Apex Group
- Preparation and review of cash monitoring duties in accordance with the AIFMD
- Preparation and review of safekeeping duties in accordance with the AIFMD
- Preparation and review of oversight duties in accordance with the AIFMD
- Working closely with the depositary team on client relationship management
- Ensuring that emerging issues are identified and resolved to enhance client service delivery
- Analysing funds in advance of take-on to ensure a full understanding of their purpose, structure and activity
- Be a role model for Depositary Officers / Senior Depositary Officers
- Train and assist Depositary Officers / Senior Depositary Officers in performing all the AIFMD Depositary related tasks.
- Establish effective communication with clients, the Fund Administrators as necessary third-party agents and professional advisers to support the depositary work being performed
To apply for this role, you will need an economic or legal background (Bachelor required / Master preferable). You will also require:
- Economic or Legal background (Bachelor required / Master preferable)
- Excellent understanding of the role of a Depositary under AIFMD
- Previous audit experience would be an asset value
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the Depositary function preferable
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Excellent analytical skills and affinity with figures
In return for your passion, collaborative approach and commitment, you'll receive a generous salary and benefits package, joining a friendly and inclusive culture. Benefits:
- As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working
- Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development
- Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs
Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process once a job offer has been made. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.